Honeypotz Beekeeping Association is looking for West Lothian Courier readers to get behind them so they can make a buzz in our Wish campaign.

Last year the group set up a small apiary in Whitburn and now it has members’ hives all over West Lothian.

The apiary – a collection of honeybee hives – is run by Whitburn man David Gillan, who said any money the group receives will go towards developing free education for schools, groups or individuals who are interested in taking up the hobby.

He explained: “We would be purchasing equipment like bee suits for members of the public, hives and food for the bees and for people who want to come long and learn.

“There are about 15 in the group just now but we hope to have this grow next year as we develop an education centre in West Lothian for people to come along and learn about beekeeping and all the aspects, including crafts and hobbies relating to beekeeping.

“The group has about 12-15 hives scattered all over West Lothian at present and we have more learners who will be getting their own bees at the start of next season.”